Information on Plastic

CODE	TYPE	NAME	DESCRIPTION	SOME EXAMPLES
PETE		polyethylene terephthalate	usually clear or green, sinks in water, rigid, glossy	soda bottles, peanut butter jars, vegetable oil bottles
HDPE		high density polyethylene	semi-rigid, sinks in water	milk and water jugs, juice and bleach bottles
PVC		polyvinyl chloride	semi-rigid, glossy, sinks in water	detergent / cleanser bottles, pipes
LDPE		low density polyethylene	flexible, not crinkly	6-pack rings, bread bags, sandwich bags
PP		polypropylene	semi-rigid, low gloss	margarine tubs, straws, screw-on lids
PS		polystyrene	often brittle, glossy	styrofoam, packing peanuts, egg-cartons, foam cups
Other		multi-layer plastics	squeezable	ketchup and syrup bottles